Loaded with history and a ball-launch rebelled, Maria Sharapova suffered for an hour and 19 minutes in the glow and warmth of the center court before Serena Williams easily see past her for the 17th consecutive time and at the end Wimbledon 2015. And then she suffered a bit more.
As a fighter after as she had been in another durable public hammering against a rival with which it shares mutual respect, but little heat, she rejected suggestions the daft – during a conference uncomfortable press – she is changing its strategy baseline or even find a new coach.
“I will not go out and become a serve and volley or a type of chip and charge of player. No, you’re not going to see me,” said the Russian after Williams had beaten her 6-2, 6-4, at the touch of parity near the end.
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She seethed when asked to respond to statements of David Cameron that the players should wear earplugs to block chirp sweeping the women’s game, with Sharapova among the main culprits. “Next question, please,” she said with pursed lips. She probably give Cameron a run for their money issues prime minister.
There was more discomfort when Sharapova was reminded that the coach Williams, Patrick Mouratoglou – who said here two years ago had left his family to Serena – said Victoria Azarenka was she better player. “I do not think you’re ever going to hear nice words from him about me,” he said. “I do not expect that, and I’m sure not.” If the party had been hard, this was an ordeal that probably could have done without. “Maybe if I was British, a semifinal would be awesome,” said a weak laugh. “I’d be on the first page of the document.” Nothing is more friendly than that.
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Williams, meanwhile, is in good spirits. With his old friend, the musician Drake, again sitting among journalists and smile from start to finish, he looked relaxed and strong, ready to introduce the young Spanish Garbiñe Muguruza to the realities of elite competition at the highest level at the end of the Sabbath.
She said the presence of the Canadian rapper. “It’s all about luck have to keep your hand at all have been friends for as many years as family Something like we’re on a roll right now… We must do this. ”
But it is more difficult than making it sound, and she does not lack for motivation – especially against Sharapova, who beat to win the title when he was a teenager in 2004 and has won only five sets in 18 matches against her since . Williams gives the impression that I would love to play in the morning, afternoon and evening.
Whenever Williams is through the network and sees staring back Sharapova she probably thinks to herself. “You’re the queen off the court This is my place – and always will be” The American did not face a single point break ..
It is the rivalry that is not. It is a nightmare series for the Russian, an opportunity for Williams to prove who is, by far, the finest in women’s tennis since Steffi Graf and, in all probability, player crowned the best of them all before he retires . She must also be the owner of 21 titles Slam afternoon Saturday – one behind the German – if, as expected universally seed NO20, Muguruza is dismantled, to win his sixth Wimbledon final, having lifted the trophy in 2002, 2003, 2009, 2010 and 2012.
